Joseph O. Railing, Jr.

Joseph O. Railing, Jr., age 59, of Carlisle, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home.
He was born October 23, 1957 in Carlisle to the late Shirley Ann (Ramp) Bricker.
Joe was a 1976 graduate of Carlisle High School and retired from Carlisle Syntec after 38 years of employment. He was a member of: Moose Lodge #761, where he was currently serving as an Officer; the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie #1299; the White Circle Club; AmVets, Post 274; and the VFW, Post 477. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR, but his true loves were his family, friends and dog, Zoey.
He is survived by: his wife Suzanne L. (Martin) Railing of Carlisle; two daughters, Heidi Jo Railing of York and Erika Dougherty of Carlisle; a son, Steven (wife Berenice) Dougherty of CA; a brother, Jeff Railing (companion Tammy) of Carlisle; a sister, Julia (husband Ralph) Bailey; Dad, Ray Bricker of Carlisle; and three grandchildren, Logan LaFromboise and Arelena and Bella Dougherty. In addition to his mother, Joe was preceded in death by a son, Joseph D. Railing and a brother, Michael Railing.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA with Rev. Linda L. Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. There will be a viewing at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017.
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